Tamarind tastes sour and can be used just like vinegar or lemon juice to tenderize meat. It can be used in, for example, chutneys, curries, sauces, marinades or stews.
Ajwain or Ajowan (king's cumin) is widely used in India in breads, cakes and in vegetable, curry and dahl dishes and with fish. It is also tasty with beans or potatoes. It is often boiled, roasted or briefly fried in oil or butter.
Cucumber is one of the most popular vegetables in the Netherlands. Actually, cucumber is not a real vegetable, but a fruit vegetable. They are nice and crispy and fresh.
The black eyed bean is a cream-colored bean with a black dot. They contain a lot of vegetable protein and essential amino acids. The black-eyed bean is a good meat substitute.
White rice flakes, also known as 'poha' or 'chivda', are thin and airy flakes obtained by pressing puffed rice. They have a white color and a crunchy texture.